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“Box-office flops” is a nonfiction book category focused on movies that failed commercially and the stories behind them. These books investigate how and why high-profile films underperformed—covering development and production woes, budgeting and marketing decisions, distribution strategies, critical reception, and audience response—while tracing the fallout for studios and creatives. The category spans case studies, oral histories, biographies, and industry analyses, and often includes critical reassessments that explore how some notorious bombs later become cult favorites. It’s aimed at readers interested in Hollywood’s business mechanics, cautionary tales, and the creative and financial risks of filmmaking.

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